India-US Relations Amidst the Maritime Great Game in the Indo-Pacific: A Power-Transition?

INTRODUCERE: International politics is a dynamically evolving complex power game, where nation-states are in a constant struggle to carve out their own area of influence.

Myanmar Elections in 2025: Next Gambit for Regime Legitimacy?

INTRODUCERE: The Myanmar junta seeks to hold national elections in 2025 against the backdrop of an ongoing civil war. The elections will most certainly not conform to the principles of a free and fair poll.

How A Ceasefire In Ukraine Could Affect Asian Security

INTRODUCERE: A ceasefire in Ukraine could enable Washington to strengthen its deterrence network in the Indo-Pacific. But this depends on whether Trump hews to traditional balance of power considerations.

Trump 2.0 and the US-Philippines Alliance: Consistency and Change

INTRODUCERE: The US-Philippines alliance is expected to be reinforced in the Trump 2.0 administration.

After the Honeymoon, Where Will President Prabowo Take Indonesia? A Governance Perspective

INTRODUCERE: How have Indonesia’s new president and his administration fared in its critical first 100 days?

The Many Facets of Prabowo Subianto: Quo Vadis Indonesia’s Foreign Policy?

INTRODUCERE: There  is  a general  consensus  among  observers  of Indonesian  politics that Prabowo  Subianto  will  be  a  hands-on  president

Issue Brief on “Strategic Implications of the Russia-India 500,000 Barrel-Per-Day Energy Agreement”

INTRODUCERE: India and Russia recently solidified their energy partnership by signing a landmark agreement for the supply of 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) over the next decade.

POLICY LESSONS FOR UPGRADING ECONOMIC AGENDA IN PAKISTAN-EU RELATIONS

INTRODUCERE: The European Union (EU) is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, accounting for over 15% of its total exports.

Can Japan Provide Stability to Southeast Asia Amid US Uncertainty?

INTRODUCERE: The Japanese leader’s trips to Malaysia and Indonesia signify the country’s desire to be a stable force in Southeast Asia with deeper military, economic and green energy ties as Trump takes office

Japan’s Official Security Assistance to Southeast Asia: Limited Scope, but Real Impact

INTRODUCERE: The introduction of Official Security Assistance (OSA) in Japan’s 2022 National Security Strategy aims to increase the deterrence capabilities of Southeast Asian countries.